Getty The body responsible for regulating NHS and care services in England is not fit for purpose, the health secretary says. Wes Streeting’s intervention comes after an independent review found significant failings at the Care Quality Commission (CQC), according to headline findings released by the government. The CQC inspects everything from hospitals and GP practices … Read more
BBC Matthew Sharp has been unable to leave hospital for nearly a year A disabled man has spent nearly 10 months in a busy general hospital because no suitable home has been found for him in the community. Matthew Sharp, who has a range of complex conditions, says he has been left in limbo while … Read more
The children of migrant workers in Kerala face numerous unseen struggles, including crime, punishment sometimes simply for being ‘outsiders’, and the lack of stability. M.P. Praveen reports on the State’s attempts at integration, to ensure health and safety Source link
Parkrun, which puts on free outdoor running events, tells BBC News they “usually see a strong upturn in January, particularly in the first Saturday of the new year”. And in January 2023, they had more than 50,000 registrations in the UK, compared with 26,000 in December 2022. Source link
Neurologist Dr Michael Watt was at the centre of of Northern Ireland’s biggest ever patient recall. Source link
Chemical Intelligence won £162m of government contracts to supply personal protective equipment. Source link
Kettering General Hospital says it is yet to receive £46m awarded in 2019 to help fix some of the issues. Source link
Weekend warriors who cram rather than space out their exercise quota do just fine, a study suggests. Source link
June 27, 2022 – Physical activity helps kids build strong muscles and bones and lowers the risk of things like heart disease and diabetes later in life. Now, there’s yet another reason to encourage your child to move: It may help them stay mentally sharp for decades. A new study done by researchers in Australia … Read more
Exercise can’t erase the years, but it can certainly help stave off the effects of aging. In fact, being physically fit is one of the best things you can do for your physical and mental health. “Physical fitness helps reduce the risk of chronic disease and lower blood pressure and can reduce symptoms of anxiety … Read more